There is a chill in the airCrisp and freshScented with pineSoft sounds of the world falling asleep Winter calls to usBeckons us to start anewTo sleep the pain of the past awayAnd awaken fresh It sometimes seems like the world is frozenIn a moment in timeThe white that covers the landAnd the ice that hangs ...

Sweet tastes of summer Butter rays feed silver leaves Cloudless skies prevail

“Ugh, winter.” A queasy moan yawns from the mouths of locals in northern climates. They know what’s coming. They have been through it all before;  frigid temperatures, darkness, isolation, and boredom. Winter is a time when many people experience an occasional low mood or prolonged Seasonal Affective Disorder – depression symptoms caused by lack of ...

Fall is the season for change. Everyone knows that, and the metaphor is a tad overused. However, the leaves change, and the earth gets prepared to be covered in snow. School starts in late summer, early fall. You get the opportunity to start fresh and learn new things.  Fall for me since I graduated college ...

Spring is around the cornerPretty soonThe glistening snowWill be replaceWith blooming flowers The trees will loseTheir darknessAnd come aliveAgain withNew misty green leavesAnd birds singingAlong with the wind The chilly, frosty airWill turn to a sweet, warm breezeAnd we can say goodbye to theHeavy coats, boots, and mittens Let our hair blow in the wind,Wear ...

Gray, gray, and more gray.Then the sun emerges. ISquint and breathe glory. Photo courtesy of Pixmartin from Pixabay

School may be starting, but in my neck of the woods, the weather can still be hot and humid. The air hangs heavy with moisture making the ridges surround my house hazy. I sigh. This weather was fun for a while, but now that we are getting back to some semblance of routine, I am ...

I can summarize in one word why winter is my favorite season—snow. I know for too many people, winter symbolizes death. But I don’t look at it that way. I simply believe the trees and flowers are sleeping until the time life renews itself. I know that spring and summer are probably most people’s favorite ...

Dandelion pompoms Adrift in the breeze Each sprightly seed A nimble cheerleader spreading Spring’s spirited message Of a triumphant return Defeating Winter’s grey depressed skies Victorious golden champion Heralding in a season of renewed vitality

Waiting for spring weather is on top of most people’s lists; however, allergy symptoms make some people dread the return of this popular season. There are so many factors that can cause allergies in the spring. With new life popping up in the spring from weeds, grass, and pollen from trees this can cause a ...